Summer Placement - Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group plc.; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is offering a Summer Placement for a Quantity Surveyor in Waterbeach. This role provides hands-on experience in managing contractual and financial aspects of construction projects, ideal for current students in related fields. You will develop skills while collaborating with professionals and gaining insights into the industry, along with benefits such as annual leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme

Skill improvement and professional development

Networking opportunities

Career insight opportunities

Qualifications

• Current student undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication abilities and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial resources of the project.
• Assist in maximizing gross profit for projects.
• Assess and mitigate commercial risks.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

Pursuing degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Summer Placement Quantity Surveyor

Work with the Construction team assisting in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects, gaining hands‑on experience under mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial resources of the project
• Assist in maximising gross profit for projects
• Assess, review and mitigate commercial/contractual risks and value work executed by subcontractors
• Help prepare and submit tenders and contract documents
• Collaborate with the project team to prepare progress reports and financial statements

Qualifications

• Current student undertaking a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field
• Will return to university after the 8‑week placement (July – August)
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Hold a full driving licence

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme
• 8‑week summer placement programme providing practical experience
• Skill improvement and professional development
• Networking opportunities
• Career insight and potential employment opportunities at the company or elsewhere

Company Overview

Kier is a leading UK national contractor delivering projects across the public and private sectors, including education, healthcare, defence, justice and borders. We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK’s infrastructure, from hospitals and treatment centres to schools, leisure centres and prisons, and operate across all regions.